Holland & Knight Lands Healthcare Partner from K&S
Juliet McBride is making her first lateral move after spending her entire career at King & Spalding to this point.
Nachawati Law Group Launches New Practice Group
Nachawati Law Group is launching an antitrust practice with three attorneys who have experience working in government. The firm told The Lawbook the decision was spurred in part by the trend of state attorneys general pursuing these types of cases with more regularity.
Northern District Civil Prosecutor Joins Vartabedian Hester & Haynes
Vartabedian Hester & Haynes adds to its newly launched white collar and investigations practice group with the hiring of Richard Guiltinan. He brings Department of Justice and private practice experience to the firm.
Haynes Boone Welcomes Two-Time SCOTUS Clerk to Appellate Practice Groups
Michael Qian clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Ketanji Brown Jackson before serving as counselor to the attorney general of the United States. His addition boosts the firm’s Supreme Court team.
Thompson Coburn Adds Dallas Partner to its Real Estate Practice
Thompson Coburn has hired Steven Smith as a partner in its Dallas real estate practice, the firm announced in a news release.
Brink’s Recruits New CLO from 7-Eleven
Kristen Cook, a 15-year lawyer with 7-Eleven who most recently served as chief of staff to the CEO, is joining the Dallas-headquartered global cash and valuables management company as chief legal officer, executive vice president, and corporate secretary. Cook discussed her 7-Eleven tenure and move to Brink’s with The Lawbook.
Methodist Health Lawyer Moves to Serenity Healthcare to Be GC
Dallas lawyer Ashley Yen, who was recognized for her efforts guiding Methodist through Covid-19, is taking her first general counsel role.
IP Heavyweight Jeff Homrig Returns to Weil
Weil has bolstered its Texas presence by bringing back Jeff Homrig to the firm, this time as its Co-Head of its new IP, Technology & Science Litigation practice.